Football rumours: Arsenal step up interest in Ivan Toney ahead of January window

The Gunners may have found a solution to their striker woes
Football rumours: Arsenal step up interest in Ivan Toney ahead of January window

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What the papers say

Arsenal are rumoured to be keen on g Brentford forward Ivan Toney, the Mirror reports. The Gunners have been eyeing the 27-year-old and are said to be stepping up their interest ahead of the January transfer window, with Toney currently banned from all football activities until mid-January for gambling offences.

Ivan Toney File Photo
Ivan Toney’s ban ends in January (Nigel French/PA)

The Daily Mail reports that a sensational return to Chelsea could be on the cards for Tammy Abraham after two years at Roma as part of a swap deal for Romelu Lukaku, who is currently on loan at the Serie A club.

Manchester United may have their eyes set on German international forward Serge Gnabry from Bayern Munich, the Daily Mail reports. The Premier League club currently lack firepower without Antony and Jadon Sancho.

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Players to watch

Aston Villa continue talks to extend Ollie Watkins’ contract, aiming to finalise a new deal for the England international by January according to 90min.

Aston Villa v Crystal Palace – Premier League – Villa Park
Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins could be g a new deal at Villa Park (Barrington Coombs/PA)

Nigeria midfielder Wilfred Ndidi (26) may be gearing up for a move to Nottingham Forest or Barcelona, with interest being shown by both clubs for the Leicester midfielder.

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